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Anti-Trends for 2018
Every January design magazines and blogs clamor to foist upon us the latest and greatest trends and colors... ultra violet! lucite! chevron! beige! Since...
Traditional Equestrian Art
The 143rd Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and I have horses on my mind. I have always loved equestrian art... It is quintessentially English and a...
March Musings: Easter, Joan Crawford’s Home, and a Little Nip and Tuck
Alice Naylor-Leyland @aliceinherpalace posted this glorious Easter tablescape on Instagram this week, and it left me completely charmed and breathless. Note the white lettuce ware plates......
Cheeky Needlepoint
This spring, I had the privilege of meeting needlepoint designer Jessica Chaney of Lycette Designs, who has since become a dear friend. Jessica and...
Traditional Decor is Back in Vogue
Traditional decor is back in Vogue... literally! This year, I have been predicting a return to old school, classic decor, and I could not...
Herend Bunnies for Easter
Today, I am thrilled to announce the winner of Holly Holden's amazing book, The Pretty and Proper Living Room. But first, with Easter this...
The secret code of old-school interior design revealed
Fads in interior design come and go, but old-school "pretty" and "proper" decor stands the test of time, conveying a sense of calm and...
Dior and His Decorators: When Fashion and Interior Design Collide
I have always been intrigued by the integrated relationship of fashion and interior design, and with the history and psychology behind them both. So...
Veere Grenney: A Point of View
One of my favorite things about blogging is having the opportunity to review the latest design books each season. I have a bit of...